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Description: Nolvadex also known as Tamoxifen is not an anabolic - androgenic steroid but goes under the category PCT (post cycle therapy) product because it is an anti estrogen. For both male and female bodybuilders, however, it is a very useful and recommended compound during or after a cycle. Bodybuilders use Nolvadex to protect against side effects like growth of bitch tits (male boobs) or after the cycle to bring back the endogene levels to normal. If the body's own estrogen level is unusually high from the use of Steroids, an undesired growth of breast glands can occur. Despite this, it is mostly male bodybuilders who use Nolvadex and fewer women.

At first sight, beginners think that this will not happen to them, but there is a reason why most bodybuilders use Steroids together with Nolvadex. Since most steroids aromatize more or less strongly, i.e. part of the substance is converted into estrogens, male bodybuilders can experience a significant elevation in the normally very low estrogen level. This can lead to feminization symptoms such as gynecomastia (growth of breast glands) but also increased fat deposits and higher water retention.

Nolvadex should especially be taken together with the strong androgenic steroids Dianabol and Oxy (Anadrol), and the various testosterone compounds. Bodybuilders who have a tendency to retain water and who have a mammary dysfunction should take Nolvadex as a prevention during every steroids intake. Since Nolvadex is very effective in most cases it is no wonder that several bodybuilders can take Oxy and Dianabol until the day of a competition, and in combination with a diuretic still appear totally ripped in the timelight. Those who already have a low body fat content will achieve a visibly improved muscle hardness with Nolvadex. Several bodybuilders like to use Nolvadex at the end of a steroid cycle since it increases the body's own testosterone production. These can occur after the discontinuance of steroids when the androgen level in relationship to the estrogen concentration is too low and estrogen becomes the dominant hormone. A very rare but all the more serious problem of Nolvadex is that in some cases it does not lower the estrogen level but can increase it on overdose. Another disadvantage is that it can weaken the anabolic effect of some steroids. The reason is that Nolvadex, as we know, reduces the estrogen level. The fact is, however, that certain steroids - especially the various testosterone compounds can only achieve their full effect if the estrogen level is sufficiently high. Those who are used to the intake of larger amounts of various steroids do not have to worry about this. Bodybuilders, however, who predominantly use mild steroids such as Primobolan, Winstrol, Oxandrolone, and Deca-Durabolin should carefully consider whether or not they should take Nolvadex since, due to the compound's already moderate anabolic effect, an additional loss of effect could take place, leading to unsatisfying results. A rarely observed but welcome characteristic of Nolvadex is that it has a direct influence on the hypothalamus (brain) and thus, by an increased release of gonadotropin hormone, it stimulates the testosterone production in the testes (dick-balls). This does not result in a tremendous but still a measurable increase of the body's own testosterone. This effect, however, is not sufficient to significantly increase the testosterone production reduced by anabolic -androgenic steroids.

Alternative: The antiestrogen Nolvadex works against this by blocking the estrogen receptors of the effected body tissue, thereby inhibiting a bonding of estrogens and receptor. It is, however, important to understand that Nolvadex does not prevent the aromatization but only acts as an estrogen antagonist. This means that it does not prevent testosterone and its synthetic derivatives (steroids) from converting into estrogens but only fights with them in a sort of "competition" for the estrogen receptors. This characteristic has the disadvantage that after the discontinuance of Nolvadex a "rebound effect" can occur which means that the suddenly freed estrogen receptors are now able to absorb the estrogen present in the blood. For this reason, the combined intake of Proviron is suggested.

General dosages for men: The normal daily dosage taken by athletes corresponds more or less to the dosage indications of the manufacturer and is 10-30 mg/day To prevent estrogenic side effects normally 10 mg/day are sufficient, a dosage which also keeps low the risk of reducing the effect of simultaneously taken steroids. Often it is sufficient if the athlete begins this preventive intake of Nolvadex only three to four weeks after the intake of anabolics. Bodybuilders who have tendencies toward gynecomastia, strong water retention, and increased fat deposits with steroids such as Dianabol, Testosterone, Oxy, and Deca usually take 20-30 mg/day. The combined application of Nolvadex 10-20 mg per day and Proviron 25-50 mg per day in these cases leads to excellent results. The tablets are usually taken 1-2 times daily, swallowed whole without chewing, with some liquid during meals.

Nolvadex (Tamoxifen) for PCT: Typically, for a moderate-heavy cycle, the following dosages Nolvadex (Tamoxifen) would be used: Day 1 - 100mg Following 10 days - 60mg Following 10 days - 40mg. Some users like to use both Clomid and Nolvadex in their PCT in an attempt to cover all angles. An example of the dosages involved might be: Day 1 - Clomid 200mg + Nolvadex 40mg Following 10 days - Clomid 50mg + Nolvadex 20mg Following 10 days - Clomid 50mg or Nolvadex 20mg

Risks and side effects: The side effects of Nolvadex are usually low in dosages of up to 30 mg/day In rare cases nausea, vomiting, hot flashes, numbness, and blurred vision can occur. In women, irregular menstrual cycles can occur which manifest themselves in weaker menstrual bleeding or even complete missing of a period. Women should also be careful not to get pregnant while taking Nolvadex. It is important for female bodybuilders that Nolvadex and the "pill" not are taken together since the antiestrogen Nolvadex and the estrogen-containing pill negatively counterfeit each other. First signs of a possible gynecomastia are a light pain when touching the nipples.